Swansea City have confirmed that 12BET is now the Premier League club's official betting partner for next season.

The Welsh outfit struck a deal with the company, who the club say will have a 'strong advertising presence' around the Swans' Liberty Stadium.

Vice-chairman and commercial director Leigh Dineen told the club's official website: "We are delighted to team up with 12BET for the first time. They are an established global company that has built up an excellent reputation within the football fraternity in recent years.

"There are already some exciting projects in the pipeline as part of their official betting partnership and we are looking forward to working with everyone at 12BET over the course of the campaign."

Meanwhile, it has been announced that former Southampton striker James Beattie has joined the club as first-team coach.